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M1.1 Depth: 14.6 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Pescopagano, Basilicata (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 19:11:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 19:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Pescopagano, Basilicata (Italy). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
14.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 19:11:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Basilicata
City
Pescopagano
County
Potenza
Village
Pescopagano
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.83750, 15.41970

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.6 km
Shallow
14.6 km
14.6 km — close to the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 193 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
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